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noun

ˈblät How to pronounce blot (audio)
Definition of blotnext
as in stain
a mark of guilt or disgrace the bribery scandal was a blot on his reputation

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blot

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verb

as in to stain

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Recent Examples of blot
Noun
This will likely go down as the lowest point – the blot on what has been a surprisingly bright summer. — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 7 July 2026 The only blot on an otherwise solid opening week for the World Cup expansion loyalists. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 7 July 2026
Verb
For thin, pooling substances, use a rag or paper towel to blot up the substance. — Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2026 Gently towel-dry your hair when wet first to remove excess water, blotting it with a soft microfiber towel to reduce breakage rather than rubbing against strands aggressively. — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for blot
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blot
  1. stain
  2. dye
  3. taint
  4. blotch
  5. dot
Noun
  • Their ripe fruit can fall and stain sidewalks and patios, so make sure the tree has plenty of room away from those areas in your yard.
    — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The stoneware resists chips, scratches, and stains, and everything is dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of stain
Verb
  • The result depends not only on the chemical being used, but also on how it is applied, how the garment was dyed, how the fabric responds and how each stage of the process is controlled.
    — Alice Tonello, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Window treatments were made from oksa silk, a sheer, organza-like textile dyed with onion peels.
    — Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of dye
Noun
  • Even though Thiam denied knowledge of it and was cleared of involvement, the taint of the scandal led to his ouster.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026
  • On top of worrying about making great wine, European producers will now have to mitigate against smoke taint, save their grapes from frost, and consider how to future-proof vineyards in a rapidly changing climate.
    — Kate Dingwall, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 July 2026
Definition of taint
Verb
  • Still, in the contents of this collection, some blotched with stray fingerprints or grease splatters, O’Keeffe left traces of her daily effort to maintain Abiquiu as a sanctuary.
    — Amelia Nierenberg, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2020
  • His guests, their faces blotched from exertion, stare upward in dismay.
    — Thomas Palmer, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
Definition of blotch
Verb
  • The train winds up Michigan’s west coast, offering brief but sweeping views of Lake Michigan and bisecting lush, Midwestern farmland dotted with trees resplendent in their autumn wardrobes.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The neighborhood cameras have prompted pushback in localities big and small, dotting red and blue states.
    — Max Zahn, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of dot

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“Blot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blot. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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